Birth control

Newsweek and Statista Announce Second Annual America’s Best Fertility Clinics Ranking

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newsweek, the modern global digital news organization, in partnership with Statista, announced today the release of its America’s Best Fertility Clinics rankings.

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  • NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newsweek, the modern global digital news organization, in partnership with Statista, announced today the release of its America’s Best Fertility Clinics rankings.
  • This is Newsweek’s second annual fertility clinics rankings, which includes 125 of America’s best clinics.
  • With the rise of fertility treatments in America, Newsweek’s rankings provide adults with information about the top clinics to help start or grow their families.
  • “The second annual America’s Best Fertility Clinics ranking has taken on a new meaning to Newsweek due to recent current events.

Health Advocate Applauds Federal Budget 2024 in providing costing on a National Pharmacare Plan; a milestone in universal free access to contraceptives

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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This represents a generational shift when it comes to women’s health care in Canada.

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  • This represents a generational shift when it comes to women’s health care in Canada.
  • Access to contraception is not only a matter of reproductive rights but also a fundamental aspect of public health and equity.
  • Time is of the essence here in Canada, but also when reflecting on the threats to women’s health care globally.
  • “The SOGC is pleased with today’s funding commitments in Budget 2024- an important milestone toward universal free access to contraception to all Canadian women.

Healthy Birth Day, Inc. Selects TransPerfect Life Sciences for Digital Health Translations

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransPerfect Life Sciences , a leading provider of content solutions and technologies to support global clinical trials and product development for the biopharmaceutical industry, today announced that Healthy Birth Day, Inc. has selected its digital health translation technology and services to streamline the organization’s translation processes.

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  • NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransPerfect Life Sciences , a leading provider of content solutions and technologies to support global clinical trials and product development for the biopharmaceutical industry, today announced that Healthy Birth Day, Inc. has selected its digital health translation technology and services to streamline the organization’s translation processes.
  • Healthy Birth Day is a women-founded nonprofit organization that improves birth outcomes through programming, advocacy, and research.
  • Already serving 29 states, the nonprofit required translation support to reach limited English proficient (LEP) expectant families throughout the US.
  • Healthy Birth Day chose TransPerfect's digital health translation services for the centralized, collaborative workflows and review cycles that help to simplify the localization process for apps, platforms, and websites.

Survey Reveals Women Trying to Get Pregnant Report Loneliness and Self-Blame

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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A new survey commissioned by First Response™ in collaboration with RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association shows that women report feeling lonely, blame themselves and find misinformation as they are trying to get pregnant.

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  • A new survey commissioned by First Response™ in collaboration with RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association shows that women report feeling lonely, blame themselves and find misinformation as they are trying to get pregnant.
  • More than two-thirds of women trying to conceive (68%) are worried about their ability to become pregnant and one-third were concerned that not being able to get pregnant would be their fault (32%).
  • Almost 2 in 5 women who are trying (38%) wish they knew how much conflicting information there was before they began attempting to get pregnant.
  • 93% of women believe at least three misconceptions about trying to get pregnant when given a knowledge test about common facts regarding pregnancy.

Susan G. Komen® Urges Personalized Approach in Response to Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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In a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by advances in science and technology, Komen emphasizes the pressing necessity of personalized screening and treatment plans.

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  • In a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by advances in science and technology, Komen emphasizes the pressing necessity of personalized screening and treatment plans.
  • Each individual's unique risk factors, including family history, genetic predisposition, and lifestyle factors, must be carefully considered to optimize screening effectiveness and improve outcomes.
  • These recommendations may cause additional confusion to patients, particularly for individuals with dense breasts or a family history of breast cancer and may create barriers to screening services.
  • As steadfast advocates for breast health, Komen remains committed to advancing screening practices, promoting evidence-based guidelines, ensuring affordable access, and improving outcomes in the fight against breast cancer.

New Campaign Brings to Forefront How Preeclampsia Prevention is Possible for Pregnant Women

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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As May marks Preeclampsia Awareness Month , leading maternal health experts, preeclampsia survivors and industry leaders have come together on a new campaign, “ Preeclampsia Prevention is Possible .” The campaign elevates awareness of a major paradigm shift underway focused on the prevention of the disease, encouraging the use of evidence-based strategies so pregnant patients and providers can actively work together to create the healthiest pregnancy possible.

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  • As May marks Preeclampsia Awareness Month , leading maternal health experts, preeclampsia survivors and industry leaders have come together on a new campaign, “ Preeclampsia Prevention is Possible .” The campaign elevates awareness of a major paradigm shift underway focused on the prevention of the disease, encouraging the use of evidence-based strategies so pregnant patients and providers can actively work together to create the healthiest pregnancy possible.
  • “Preeclampsia is often viewed as a complication with limited ability to intervene early and lower the risk of developing the condition,” said Eleni Tsigas, CEO of the Preeclampsia Foundation and preeclampsia survivor.
  • “However, all year long, and especially during Preeclampsia Awareness Month, we’re amplifying the message that we are in an era where we can better predict, prevent, and prevail over the adverse outcomes caused by preeclampsia.
  • “With objective, personalized data, pregnant patients can finally know their risk, create a plan and work with their care team to take every possible measure to prevent preeclampsia.”
    Patients and providers can access the educational toolkit at PreeclampsiaPrevention.com .

New Report Reveals that 9 out of 10 New Mothers Returning to Work Face At Least One Major Challenge That Threatens Career Success

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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MENLO PARK, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to recent data, there are more mothers of young children in the workforce now than pre-pandemic. While this progress is promising, women in the workforce face significant challenges throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journeys, according to a new Maternal Health in the Workplace report from Carrot Fertility. As the leading global fertility and family-building platform, the company commissioned a survey of 1,260 women in the U.S. to understand the full impact of the pregnancy journey – from prenatal preparedness to return to work – on mothers in the workplace. The results highlight specific obstacles they face and the need for more comprehensive maternal health support.

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  • The report also highlighted consistent racial disparities across many areas of maternal care, with preparedness for Black and Hispanic mothers falling behind other groups at each stage.
  • In fact, 34% of Hispanic mothers are dissatisfied with their medical care during the return-to-work phase, compared to 21% of white mothers.
  • Black mothers (37%) and Asian mothers (43%) most often report not knowing where to find support.
  • Nearly all mothers (91%) cited at least one major challenge returning to work, including child care (35%), balancing workload with other demands (32%), and continued career advancement (30%).

Daré Bioscience Announces Publication in Contraception of Positive Efficacy and Safety Findings from a Pre-Pivotal Postcoital Test Study of Ovaprene®: an Investigational Hormone-Free Monthly Intravaginal Contraceptive

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daré Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: DARE), a leader in women’s health innovation, today announced the publication of data from the postcoital test clinical study of Ovaprene in two original research articles in the journal Contraception.

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  • “Successful postcoital testing of Ovaprene: An investigational non- hormonal monthly vaginal contraceptive.” Contraception.
  • “Safety Testing of Ovaprene: an Investigational Non-Hormonal Monthly Vaginal Contraceptive.” Contraception.
  • Advance online publication, 110440. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2024.110440
    “We are very pleased to have the postcoital test study results for our investigational, hormone-free intravaginal contraceptive Ovaprene published in a leading reproductive health journal,” said Sabrina Martucci Johnson, President and CEO of Daré Bioscience.
  • If successful, Daré expects the pivotal study to support marketing approvals of Ovaprene in the U.S. and other countries.

Attorneys File Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Fort Worth Massage Envy

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Attorneys at Blizzard Greenberg have filed a lawsuit against a Fort Worth-area Massage Envy on behalf of a woman who was sexually assaulted during her appointment.

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  • Attorneys at Blizzard Greenberg have filed a lawsuit against a Fort Worth-area Massage Envy on behalf of a woman who was sexually assaulted during her appointment.
  • The complaint describes how a Fort Worth woman, identified as A.C. in the lawsuit , was gifted a full-body massage appointment with Massage Envy by her husband.
  • She called her husband crying and the two reported the incident to Massage Envy and Fort Worth police.
  • The new case is A.C. v Massage Envy Franchising, LLC, et al., cause number 348-352233-24 in Tarrant County District Court.

carafem Expands Compassionate, Convenient 24/7 Telehealth Abortion Care to New York

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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carafem , the nation’s most trusted provider of telehealth abortion care, announced today the expansion of its private, personalized abortion services across the state of New York.

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  • carafem , the nation’s most trusted provider of telehealth abortion care, announced today the expansion of its private, personalized abortion services across the state of New York.
  • carafem will provide New Yorkers with a reliable and convenient telehealth option for abortion care, available any time of day or night starting online from their website at carafem.org.
  • “carafem is proud to provide confidential, affordable, and reliable abortion care with 24/7 access in the city that never sleeps.
  • With telehealth abortion care, we’re able to break down more barriers to access.